Alun Carter: Former Wales flanker dies aged 59-ZoomTech News


Former Wales flanker Alun Carter has died on the age of 59.

In a enjoying profession that took in spells at Pontypool and Newport, Carter made his Wales debut in opposition to England in 1991 and gained the second of his two caps in opposition to Scotland that 12 months.

Carter grew to become a distinguished sport analyst and spent 12 years as a part of the Welsh administration, together with the 1999 house World Cup and the 2005 Grand Slam success.

He labored underneath nationwide coaches Kevin Bowring, Graham Henry, Steve Hansen, Mike Ruddock, Scott Johnson and Gareth Jenkins.

Carter was later reunited with Ruddock at Worcester, the place he was to spend 5 years as group supervisor, additionally working with Richard Hill.

He additionally had 18 months again at his beloved Pontypool as a guide and director of rugby till 2015.

This was earlier than taking over a job at Cardiff Metropolitan College as a lecturer in sport efficiency evaluation.


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